Prediction of rainfall-induced landslides in Liguria, northern Italy

The project aims at the definition of empirical thresholds for the possible initiation of rainfall-induced landslides in the Liguria region, and at the validation of the landslide forecasts issued by the SANF national warning system. The two goals are achieved by the collection, the organization and the analysis of rainfall and landslide information in the Liguria region. Collecting a sufficient number of rainfall and landslide data will allow rainfall thresholds for sub-regional areas (e.g., physiographic areas, alert zones) to be determined. The research project is funded by the Liguria Region.